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By Arlo McCarthy
Outbreak Festival is renowned for showcasing acts from a wide range of genres, and this year was no exception. In 2025, the line-up highlighted everything from hyper-pop and shoegaze to hardcore punk and more. Regardless of the genre, Outbreak Festival had one of the best crowds I’ve ever seen — with mosh pits, stage dives, and an energy that never wavered. As a magazine centred on the experiences of disabled attendees, it’s important to highlight just how inclusive the atmosphere was, particularly for those in wheelchairs. Throughout the weekend, the crowd welcomed wheelchair users to ‘crowd-surf’ — an undeniable act of kindness that showed Outbreak Festival truly is for everyone.
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 By Arlo McCarthy
There’s something electric about a night when local talent steps into the spotlight—and absolutely owns it. With Manchester’s Gorilla venue as the backdrop and a lineup buzzing with indie promise, this wasn’t just a concert—it was a celebration of the North’s ever-growing music scene. The anticipation for Arkayla’s headline show at Gorilla Manchester was truly ‘Ecstasy'. Since seeing the band perform at Sound City, I’d grown more and more fond of Arkayla and their music that encapsulated the styles of The Strokes and The Reytons, so this gig was one I’d looked forward to. |